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Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) so far. 2 of 3 critics recommend it.

Reviewed by The Verge, Engadget and The Strategist

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Image: Google
79
Provisional score · average of 3 professional reviews, 2 of them estimated
Too few reviews for a critic score, so it isn't ranked. We publish a full score once 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.

The catch: Sound is thin and the interface can lag.

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What the 3 critics say so far

All converted to 0–100
  1. 70
    The VergeHands-on review · 2021

    Sleep tracking is easy and works well, and it remains a great photo frame, but the laggy interface and voice responses make it a frustrating smart home hub.

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  2. 83est.
    EngadgetNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2021

    The reviewer finds it an improved and affordable smart display, though the radar sleep tracking is only fair and may become a paid feature.

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  3. 83est.
    The StrategistNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    In a digital frame guide, the writer names the Nest Hub the best smart-display pick after keeping one in her kitchen for years, praising its vibrant auto-adjusting screen and extra smart functions.

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